CHICK PEA SALAD

CHICK PEA SALAD

Ingredients :

2 cups chick peas (3 cups cooked)

2 red peppers

8 artichoke hearts, cooked and each heart cut in 6 wedges each

1 cup olive oil

4 garlic cloves, quartered

1 tablespoon capers

1 teaspoon chopped anchovies

½ teaspoon sugar

3 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1 large lettuce or same amount of mixed lettuce

Preparation:

Soak chick peas in water the night before. Cover with water and cook until just tender. Drain. Reserve.

Brush peppers with olive oil and broil in oven for a few minutes.

Remove skin and seeds. Cut into thin strips.

Blend oil, garlic, capers, anchovies, sugar, salt, and both vinegars for 2 to 3 minutes.

Combine this mixture with chick peas, artichokes and peppers. This preparation may be kept in refrigerator overnight, to marinade.

Before serving, add lettuce hand cut in medium size pieces.

8 servings